21 states raised their minimum wage in January

Hourly minimum wage in California set to increase in 2025
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, employees of companies in California will receive a raise if they earn the minimum wage.
2025 Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Increases
The trend of increasing minimum wage rates will continue in 2025. We previously reported here the California 2025 state and local minimum wage
21 states raised their minimum wage in January: The highest minimum is not in California or New York
Many states automatically raise their minimum wage on Jan. 1 like Arizona, Virginia, Connecticut and Minnesota. In others, like Florida and Missouri, specific ballot measures have legislated the increases over the years. Washington state currently has the highest minimum.
These states will raise the minimum wage in 2025
Overall, the states set to raise their minimum wage on Wednesday include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia and Washington.
Florida's minimum wage increases in 2025. Here's when and by how much.
As of 2024, Florida's minimum wage is $13 an hour for non-tipped workers and $9.98 for tipped workers. But for 2025, hourly workers will see a $1 increase in wages, bringing the minimum wage to $14 an hour for non-tipped workers and $10.98 for tipped workers.
These states are boosting their minimum wage requirement in 2025
Here's which states are boosting their minimum wage in 2025. (Scripps News) Scripps News Scripps News. More Videos. Judge blocks release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on
Ohio minimum wage gets inflation boost, some want higher
Data: U.S. Department of Labor and Ohio Department of Commerce; Chart: Axios Visuals Ohio's minimum wage increased marginally to begin 2025, but remains well below the cost of living in our region. Why it matters: It's likely to be a hot topic in 2025,
How much to expect to increase the minimum wage in New York this 2025
As the calendar turns to 2025, New York joins a growing list of states raising their minimum wage, aiming to reach $15 or more. This move marks a significant step in addressing economic disparities and adjusting to the rising cost of living.
California fast food restaurant owners warn that hiking $20 minimum wage will ‘cripple’ them
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Is the minimum wage going up in California in the new year? Here's what to know
Effective Jan. 1, minimum wage workers in California will earn $16.50 instead of $16. The rates have been adjusted ...
China's Minimum Wage Rose 170% Since Americans' Last Bump Up
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California Minimum Wage increases in 2025 to $16.50, San Diego increases to $17.25
SAN DIEGO — California’s minimum wage is increasing to $16.50 in 2025, making it one of the highest state minimum wages in the nation. Locally, the city of San Diego will increase to $17.25 on ...